Shelby County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelby County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shelbyville, Shelby County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelbyville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common4 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

purple rocket

Common3 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Rare3 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelbyville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common4 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Iodanthus pinnatifidus

purple rocket

Common3 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Occasional3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional3 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Rare3 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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